Religious Liberty in a World of Religious Restrictions his own beliefs. Rather, it condemns the oppression or persecution of others” (1930). Today, issues of tolerance, oppression and persecution are still relevant, especially regarding religion. Even as global and domestic religious restrictions increase, unbeknownst to most Westerners, there is hope for increased religious freedom in the future. Research Center 2012). The number of countries with high or very high restrictions on religious beliefs has increased the most. Many countries with high or very high restrictions are highly (?) populated countries, so the percentage of people currently living in countries with highly restricted religious beliefs and practices is 75. PEW study measured both government restrictions and the social hostilities that occur. in most countries of the world. Government restrictions included laws, policies, and government actions that restrict religious beliefs or practices. Social hostilities included acts of religious hostility committed by individuals and social groups. Overall, both variables have increased worldwide. PEW study attributes increased restrictions to increases in crime, malicious acts, and violence motivated by hatred or religious bias, as well as increased government interference in worship or other religious practices. Particular religions, such as Jews, Christians, Buddhists, folk or traditional followers...... middle of article ......socio-legal analysis. " Sociology of Religion 67(3): 271-294. Retrieved November 5, 2013 (http://www.jstor.org/stable/25046739). Schutten, Andrew. 2013. "ARPA in Ottawa Citizen and Calgary Herald : Who is Calling the Kettle Black Association for Reformed Political Action,” September 13 Accessed November 22, 2013 (http://arpacanada.ca/issuesresearch/religious-freedom/1874-arpa-in-ottawa-citizen-and-calgary). -herald-who-is-calling-the-kettle-black). Smithey, Shannon I. 2001. “Religious Freedom and Equality Concerns Under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.” Canadian Journal of Science. politics 34(1): 85-107. doi: 10.2307/3232544. “Canada, Religion and Social Profile” The Association of Religion Data Archives, 2010. Accessed November 22, 2013 (http: //www.thearda.com/internationalData/countries/Country_41

Essay / Religious Liberty in a World of Religious Restrictions his own beliefs. Rather, it condemns the oppression or persecution of others” (1930). Today, issues of tolerance, oppression and persecution are still relevant, especially regarding religion. Even as global and domestic religious restrictions increase, unbeknownst to most Westerners, there is hope for increased religious freedom in the future. Research Center 2012). The number of countries with high or very high restrictions on religious beliefs has increased the most. Many countries with high or very high restrictions are highly (?) populated countries, so the percentage of people currently living in countries with highly restricted religious beliefs and practices is 75. PEW study measured both government restrictions and the social hostilities that occur. in most countries of the world. Government restrictions included laws, policies, and government actions that restrict religious beliefs or practices. Social hostilities included acts of religious hostility committed by individuals and social groups. Overall, both variables have increased worldwide. PEW study attributes increased restrictions to increases in crime, malicious acts, and violence motivated by hatred or religious bias, as well as increased government interference in worship or other religious practices. Particular religions, such as Jews, Christians, Buddhists, folk or traditional followers...... middle of article ......socio-legal analysis. " Sociology of Religion 67(3): 271-294. Retrieved November 5, 2013 (http://www.jstor.org/stable/25046739). Schutten, Andrew. 2013. "ARPA in Ottawa Citizen and Calgary Herald : Who is Calling the Kettle Black Association for Reformed Political Action,” September 13 Accessed November 22, 2013 (http://arpacanada.ca/issuesresearch/religious-freedom/1874-arpa-in-ottawa-citizen-and-calgary). -herald-who-is-calling-the-kettle-black). Smithey, Shannon I. 2001. “Religious Freedom and Equality Concerns Under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.” Canadian Journal of Science. politics 34(1): 85-107. doi: 10.2307/3232544. “Canada, Religion and Social Profile” The Association of Religion Data Archives, 2010. Accessed November 22, 2013 (http: //www.thearda.com/internationalData/countries/Country_41_1.asp)

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